The Sun Resort Bandhavgarh entrance and signboard lit up at night in Tala
Swimming pool and palm-lined courtyard at The Sun Resort Bandhavgarh
Blue stone garden path leading to the rooms at The Sun Resort Bandhavgarh
Royal Bengal tiger walking through a misty sal forest in Bandhavgarh

Resort in Bandhavgarh National Park · Tala

The Sun Resort Bandhavgarh Jungle resort near the national park

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About The Sun Resort Bandhavgarh

A jungle resort in Tala, Bandhavgarh

The Sun Resort Bandhavgarh is in Village Tala, near the MPEB office in Umaria district, at the doorstep of Bandhavgarh National Park, the kingdom of the tiger. We bring modern comfort to a traditional rustic setting, with attentive service, tiger safari booking and a home-away-from-home welcome for weekend breaks, family holidays and group trips.

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Rooms in Bandhavgarh

Rooms and dormitories in Bandhavgarh

Four ways to stay near Bandhavgarh National Park: AC and non-AC rooms for couples and families, and AC and non-AC dormitories for groups of up to 50. Power backup, satellite TV and a warm welcome come with every stay. Enquire for rates.

Bandhavgarh safari booking

Bandhavgarh tiger safari booking, handled for you

A tiger safari is the heart of any Bandhavgarh trip, and the best slots go fast. Here's how our team books your jeep safari in the Tala, Magadhi and Khitauli core zones or the buffer zones.

Safari Gypsies and two tigers on the forest road in Bandhavgarh
Safari zones we book Core Tala · Magadhi · Khitauli Buffer Panpatha · Johila · Dhamokhar
  1. Step 01

    Choose your dates & zone

    Tell us when you're coming, how many guests, and your preferred zone: Tala, Magadhi, Khitauli or a buffer zone.

  2. Step 02

    Share guest ID details

    Permits are issued per person, so we need each guest's name, age, gender, nationality and photo ID number.

  3. Step 03

    We book your permit

    Our team books your safari on the official portal as soon as slots open, and sends your confirmation on WhatsApp.

  4. Step 04

    Ride out from the resort

    A registered Gypsy and a park guide pick you up before gate time. Carry the same original ID used for the permit.

Already have dates? Send them now and we'll check permit availability.

Things to do in Bandhavgarh

Things to do between safaris

Nature walks, bird watching, village tours and tribal dance near Bandhavgarh National Park, plus the pool, spa and fitness facility at the resort.

Guests on a guided nature walk through a bamboo forest
Guided

Nature walks & treks

Guided nature walks and treks after your safari, with a naturalist to read the forest.

Tribal dance around an evening bonfire
Culture

Tribal dance performances

Local tribal dance performances, arranged for guests at the resort.

Two white-throated kingfishers perched on a branch
Guided

Bird watching

Bird watching with a naturalist guide through the forests of Bandhavgarh.

Swimming pool with a waterfall feature among palms at The Sun Resort Bandhavgarh
Resort

Swimming pool

A cool swim and green lawns to unwind between safari drives.

Green lawn and garden with bamboo and palms at The Sun Resort Bandhavgarh
Resort

Lawns & gardens

Green lawns and shaded gardens to relax in after a safari.

Blue-felt pool table in the games room at the resort
Resort

Pool table

A pool table for a relaxed game once the day's drives are done.

Reed diffuser, rolled towel and candles set for a calm spa moment
Resort

Well, spa & fitness

A well and spa to relax, plus a fitness facility on site.

Indian thali with curries, rice and a banana leaf
Resort

Unique dining

Meals our guests praise, served in a setting made for a jungle holiday.

Bullock cart silhouetted against a golden sunset in rural India
Local

Village tours

Visit Village Tala on foot and meet the community at the park's gate.

Carved sandstone sculptures on a Khajuraho temple wall
Day trip

Khajuraho visit

Pair your stay with a visit to the famous temples of Khajuraho.

Royal Bengal tiger walking along a sandy forest track in Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh National Park

Bandhavgarh, the land of the tiger

Bandhavgarh, in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, is known as the kingdom of the tiger. Its name means “Brother’s Fort”, after the hillock that legend says Lord Rama gave to his brother Lakshmana to keep watch over Lanka.

1968
Declared a national park
105 km²
Core area of the park
437 km²
Buffer zone
Dining hall at The Sun Resort Bandhavgarh with set tables, chandeliers and warm earthen walls

Dining

Unique dining at The Sun Resort Bandhavgarh

Food is one of the things our guests mention most in their reviews. Meals are planned around your safari timings.

  • Morning

    Breakfast

    Complimentary breakfast with our rooms, with an early start for morning safaris.

  • Lunch & dinner

    From our kitchen

    Fresh meals the guests praise as superb, after a long day out in the forest.

  • Groups

    Group dining

    Meals for families, school trips and corporate groups staying with us.

Book your stay

Book your stay at The Sun Resort Bandhavgarh

Send your dates on WhatsApp or give us a call. We'll reply with room availability, Bandhavgarh safari booking help and rates.